RATNA KUMARI CHILDREN'S HOME

One of the greatest things I have had the opportunity to do is to visit India, not once, but on several occasions. It truly is a land of poverty but also of great wonder and beauty. I have never regretted visiting there.
I have visited there as a Christian minister and have had the opportunity to give not only of my money but also of myself to help others in need. On my last visit in November 2019 I agreed to help a local Pastor start an orphanage and we are underway getting ready to fundraise for this amazing venture.

Ratna Kumari was the wife of local Pastor Jeevan Jyothi of Vizianagaram. She had a real passion for the poor and needy and always tried to help wherever she could. Her sudden death on Nov 30 2017 cut short the plans for the orphanage. It is after Ratna we dedicate the name of the orphanage because of her love and care for local needy people.

There are many stories of children who are living in poverty and by no fault of their own have no opportunity for education, healthcare or making a better life for themselves.

Take the story of Abhi for example. His mother had to leave school in her early teens to look after some cows and buffalo that the family owned to try and help out the family. While out in the field, she was raped by a young man and fell pregnant. The man left town and was never seen again. Her whole village assumed promiscuity and shunned her and hated her leaving her with no positive future. 
Abhi was her child and with no support from anyone to provide for her or Abhi she sees the hope the children's home can provide. So Abhi will be our first child to enter the home.

As you can see the building for the orphanage is limited but will be a start and this can accommodate up to 10 children. Part of the fundraising I will be doing will be going to build a more adequate permanent living area for the children.

The orphanage will look to provide shelter, food, education, clothing, medical, spiritual input and opportunity for a more productive life. I know they will be loved and cared for and I will have the privilege of visiting and having practical input as well.

I do hope you get on board and be willing to help support either with a one off support donation or an ongoing monthly support.

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